Union Budget 2024: What Are Andhra Pradesh and Telangana Expecting From It?

Expectations from the Union Budget 2024 for Andhra Pradesh:

• The Visakhapatnam Steel Plant requires an allocation of Rs. 683 crores in funds and should not be privatized.
• The Center's share in infrastructure development needs to be increased.
• Development of ports should be accelerated.
• The construction of the Bhogapuram airport should be completed as soon as possible.
• Funds should be allocated for the establishment of a Central University and Petroleum University in Andhra Pradesh.
• An agricultural research institute should be established in Andhra Pradesh on the lines of the Indian Institute of Millet Research (IIMR) in Hyderabad.

Expectations from the Union Budget 2024 for Telangana:

• There are demands for setting up more industrial wards in the state.
• Allocations should be made to Singareni, IIT Hyderabad, and the Manuguru Kota Bhara water plants in Telangana.

Expectations from the Union Budget 2024 for both states:

• Tribal universities should be established in both states.
• Rs. 6,835 crores should be allocated for the establishment of 22 AIIMS hospitals in the country, including Mangalagiri and Bibinagar.
• More museums should be set up in both states.
• The share of central taxes should be increased.
• Both states should have full 5G connectivity.
• The issuance of a unified card (Aadhaar, PAN, Voter, EPF, Ration card replaced by a single card) is expected.
• Duty on petrol and diesel prices should be reduced.
• The maximum savings limit for senior citizens should be doubled.
• Allocations for the PM Awas Yojana should be increased to provide shelter to economically backward urban areas.
• The urban infrastructure development fund should be increased for second and third-tier cities.
• More tax concessions for employees should be provided.
• Start-ups should be given incentives.
• Allocations for rural roads should be increased in the Telugu states.